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Recipe 14afb0b80f

Lemon Cream Cheese Bread

Moist, tangy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this Lemon Cream Cheese Bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. A swirl of sweet cream cheese adds a luscious touch to every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  • Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over it and gently swirl with a knife. Add the remaining batter on top and smooth the surface.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
Keyword Baking, Cream Cheese Bread, Easy Lemon Dessert, Lemon Bread, Quick Bread
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